Growing vegetables and herbs for your own kitchen can be gratifying, but don't forget about your feline companions. Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a perennial herb that's part of the mint family; while it ...

Why do cats love catnip so much? What happens to their adorable little bodies when they get a whiff of the powerful stuff? Science has found a possible evolutionary answer to this adorable feline ...

When cats chew and rub against the leaves, the plant releases a compound that repels insects like mosquitoes Most cat owners know catnip as a treat for their feline friends to roll in and chew, but a ...

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